AGILITY ABILITY CLUB OF ILLINOIS Licensed by the American Kennel Club

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1 Beth Elliott 9N909 Koshare Trail Elgin, IL Premium List AKC Agility Titling Event AGILITY ABILITY CLUB OF ILLINOIS Licensed by the American Kennel Club Saturday November 8 & Sunday November 9, 2014 (event # & # ) Pawsitively Heaven Pet Resort Kitty Avenue, Chicago Ridge, IL (indoors on soccer turf, one ring 90 x 95) Show Hours: 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Judging begins at 8:00 a.m. Entries are limited to 330 runs per day **THIS EVENT IS ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR MIXED BREED DOGS** Entries to be determined by random draw. Entries open at 7:00 am on September 8, Random draw period ends on October 8, 2014 at 6:00 pm. Random draw will be held on October 8 th at 7:00 p.m. at the trial secretary s residence, 9N909 Koshare Trail, Elgin, IL, Final closing date: October 24, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. After which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, altered or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. Certification: Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for holding this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. James Crowley, Secretary

2 OFFICERS President...Maxine Brinker 7 Willow Lane, Bristol, IL Vice President...Aimee Schilling 28W749 Bolles Avenue, West Chicago, IL Treasurer...,.Elizabeth Cembrowicz 22 Beacon Avenue, Romeoville, IL Secretary...Denise Schiele 1259 Grace Court, Downers Grove, IL MOVE-UP REGULATIONS: Dogs may be moved up to a higher class at the request of the owner, as a result of qualifying for an agility title, provided that the request is made in writing to the trial secretary only. Move-ups for Saturday, November 8 th must be received not later 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 3 th. Move-ups for Sunday, November 9 th will be accepted on Saturday, November 8 th until the last ribbon has been awarded. Dogs so moved up will be entered at the end of the running order, and every effort will be made to accommodate handlers running multiple dogs in the same class. Board Members Pat Sanderson Dick Sanderson Sherri Walker Trial Chairman Susan Foster 628 Mallard Court, #B2, Bartlett, IL (630) Agility53@yahoo.com Trial Secretary Beth Elliott 9N909 Koshare Trail, Elgin, Illinois, (847) Agilitysecretary@comcast.net Trial Committee Susan Foster Bill Parrilli Maxine Brinker Dick Sanderson Pat Sanderson Agility Ability Club of Illinois Move-ups must be made in writing - verbal requests will not be accepted. move-ups are acceptable. Return forms to the Trial Secretary only. AKC Registered Name: AKC Registration Number: Breed/Variety: Owner(s) Name: Please circle the appropriate selection(s): Veterinarian Berwyn Animal Hospital 2845 South Harlem Avenue, Berwyn, IL (708) Judges Terry Elger 3439 N 79th Street, Milwaukee, IL All Standard and Jumpers with Weaves classes, both days PROGRAM: Regular Preferred CLASS: Standard Jumpers DAY: Saturday Sunday ENTERED IN: Nov Nov A Nov B Open Exc A MOVE TO: Open Exc A Exc B JUMP HEIGHT:

3 Volunteer Sign-up Form Please consider offering to help! This trial will not go smoothly without everyone s help. Please consider volunteering whatever time you have available to working. All effort will be made to make sure you have plenty of time with your dog(s) to prepare for your run(s). Please fill in the information below and return it to the trial secretary with your entry. All workers will receive lunch and Agility Bucks that may be used towards entry fees at future Agility Ability trials. Name: Days available (circle all that apply): Saturday Sunday Jump height(s) entered: Standard class(es) entered: Novice Open Excellent/Master Jumpers class(es) entered: Novice Open Excellent/Master address: Phone: Please circle the jobs you would be willing to do, cross out the jobs you do not want to do. Blank jobs will be assumed to be circled. Course Builder Timer Scribe Gate Steward Chute Straightener Bar Setter Leash Runner Score Sheet Runner Thank you so much for helping us run an efficient and enjoyable trial!! WAIT LIST: this club is offering a wait list to fill openings created by withdrawn entries after the closing date. A maximum of 20 entries will be placed on the wait list. All entries, including wait listed entries, must be received by the Trial Secretary prior to the closing date and time of October 24, 7:00 p.m. Any entries withdrawn by November 5 th at 6:00 p.m. will be replaced by a wait listed entry if any are available. If a withdrawn entry is replaced by a wait listed entry, a full refund will be issued for the withdrawn entry. Any wait listed entry that does not move off the wait list and into the trial by November 5 th will have their entry check shredded or voided and returned upon request. ENTRY: Entry fee is $26 for the first entry, $13 for the second entry of the same dog, per day (includes AKC recording fees). Mail entries, maximum of 10 per envelope, with fees payable to Agility Ability Club of Illinois, to Beth Elliott, 9N909 Koshare Trail, Elgin, IL, Agility bucks earned at past Agility Ability club trials may be used as a credit towards entry fees. Include the agility bucks with your entry. Express mail entries must waive the signature requirement, or they will be refused. Exhibitors are responsible for complete, accurate, and legible information on their entry forms, and the correct entry fee. Checks returned due to non sufficient funds will be assessed a $25 fee. All illegible or incomplete forms, or those with insufficient entry fees, will be returned! Notification of entry status prior to closing will be ed to all exhibitors providing an address. Any exhibitor that does not have an address should send a SASE or postcard to be returned with their entry status information. No other acknowledgment of entry status will be given! Exhibitors with addresses are responsible for making sure their address is legible and that any mail from the trial secretary is not blocked by spam blockers or rejected due to a full mailbox. No further attmepts will be made to resend any entry status that is returned or rejected, and the exhibitor will be returned to snail mail status! Final entry confirmations and judging schedules will be sent after the final closing date to all exhibitors, as per Chapter1, Section18 of the Regulations for Agility Trials. Exhibitors providing an address will be ed their confirmations, exhibitors with no address or whose confirmations bounced will be sent their confirmation via the US Postal Service. DOGS ELIGIBLE TO ENTER: This trial is open to all dogs 15 months or age or older that are registered with the American Kennel Club or that have AKC Limited Registration, Purebred Alternative Listing/Indefinite Listing Privileges (PAL/ILP) or an AKC Canine Partners Listing number, or approved Foundation Stock Service (FSS) breeds, except bitches in season, aggressive dogs, or dogs suffering from any deformity, injury, or illness which may affect the dog s physical or mental performance. Refer to Chapter 2 of the Registration and Discipline Rules for the listing of registerable breeds that may participate. HEIGHT DIVISIONS: Owners are responsible for entering the proper height divisions. Judges reserve the right to measure all dogs without a valid height card. Handlers may opt to run in a higher height division in the Regular program, but not in a lower division than their proper height division. Handlers must run in their proper height division in the Preferred program. Regular Preferred 8" 4" for dogs 11 inches and under at the withers 12" 8" for dogs 14 inches and under at the withers 16" 12" for dogs 18 inches and under at the withers 20" 16" for dogs 22 inches and under at the withers 24" 20" for dogs over 22 inches at the withers 26" dogs may be entered at this height at owner s discretion

4 MEASURING: Exhibitors are no longer required to submit a copy of their dog s jump height card with their entry or show it the day of the show at check in. It is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor to have their original, official jump height card or temporary jump height form at each trial to present upon request. If a measurement is necessary, it is the exhibitor s responsibility to have their dog measured prior to running. CLASSES: All Standard and Jumpers with Weaves titling classes will be offered. There will be no FAST, Time 2 Beat, ISC or non-regular classes at this trial. Electronic timers will be used at this event. Running order shall be small to tall, Master/Excellent Standard, Open Standard, Master/Excellent Jumpers, Open Jumpers, Novice Jumpers, Novice Standard. NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS: Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, excused, disqualified, or barred from the competition by action of the Show Committee. No entry fees will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the Show Committee, be asked to leave the show site. In such cases, no refund of any fees paid will be made. Bitches that come into season will have their full entry fee returned/refunded. Any dog sustaining an injury after the closing date may have their entry fee returned, less an administrative fee. In both cases, the owner must provide the trial secretary with a signed statement from a veterinarian at least ½ hour before judging begins. Dogs are not required to be at the trial until the scheduled time of judging, however handlers arriving after the scheduled course walk through for their class has taken place are not guaranteed a chance to walk the course. All dogs not needed for further judging are excused. The owner/handler is solely responsible for having it ready at ringside when the class is to be judged. Conflicts between rings should be discussed with the judge prior to the start of the class and the gate steward notified. All dogs must be on leash at all times except when in the ring or when in the designated warm-up areas. Exhibitors and spectators are expected to keep the show grounds clean. Please pick up after your dogs. Anyone witnessed not picking up after their dog will be excused from the trial weekend with no monies refunded. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. Exhibitors are required by DuPage County and the state of Illinois to maintain proof of either rabies vaccination or titer. PRIZES AND AWARDS: Rosettes will be awarded to the 1st through 4th place dog in each jump height in each class. Qualifying ribbons will be awarded to all dogs receiving a qualifying score. Any dog completing its MACH title will receive a rosette and MACH bar. Any dog completing its PAX or PACH title will receive a rosette. New title ribbons will be available to all qualifying dogs. Each dog entered will receive one toy or treat for the weekend. No prizes or awards will be mailed. CATALOGS/RUNNING ORDERS: Running orders will be available each day to all exhibitors. Full catalogs will be available by presale, with a limited number on hand for sale the day of the trial. If you would like a catalog, please check the box on your entry form, and include $5.00 in addition to your entry fee. SITE INFORMATION: The agility trial will be held at Pawsitively Heaven, Chicago Ridge, IL. NO motor homes will be allowed. Food will not be available on site, but there are plenty of fast food options nearby. Crating is allowed inside the building, but no flexi-leads. Parking is limited at the building. There will be no street parking and no parking available in the grass lot across from the building at this trial!! There will be a drop off zone for unloading equipment, and a parking attendant will be available to direct handlers to additional parking. There will be NO Friday night set up, building will open at 6:00 a.m. Saturday morning. Crates must have mats underneath. PLEASE PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOGS! Potty areas will be clearly marked. Anyone caught not picking up after their dog(s) will be asked to leave without a refund. Directions to the site are as follows: From the north: Take I-294 South to 95 th Street (also Rts 12/20) and exit east. Stay to the right and take the ramp to Harlem Road south (second ramp, first will put you back onto I-294 north). At the first light turn left onto 98 th Street. Go to the stop sign and turn right onto Sayre Avenue. Turn left at the next stop sign onto Virginia Avenue. Turn right at the next stop sign and continue on Virginia Avenue. Pawsitively Heaven will be on the left side of the street, just past the fire station. From the south: Take I-294 North to 95 th Street (also Rts. 12/20) and exit east. Stay in the right lane and take the ramp to Harlem Road south. At the first light turn left onto 98 th Street. Go to the stop sign and turn right onto Sayre Avenue. Turn left at the next stop sign onto Virginia Avenue. Turn right at the next stop sign and continue on Virginia Avenue. Pawsitively Heaven will be on the left side of the street, just past the fire station. The following hotels are available. Please double check with the hotel regarding their policy to accept dogs as this is subject to change. Days Inn Bridgeview (708) South 76 th Avenue, Bridgeview, IL (pet fees apply) Super 8 Willowbrook (630) West 79 th Street, Willowbrook, IL La Quinta Inn Willowbrook (630) th Street, Willowbrook, IL This club does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the official AKC entry form for this event.

5 AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club web site, AGREEMENT I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN ITS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTIONS Handlers may opt to enter in a higher height division for all Regular titling classes, but not in a division lower than their proper height division. Dogs entered in the Preferred classes must compete at the required jump height and may not compete in a jump height division higher or lower than their proper height division. All dogs that have not been officially measured for an Agility Jump Height Card may still compete; however, they must be measured by a Judge of record, an Agility Field Representative or a Volunteer Measuring Official prior to running. If measured by the Judge of record, that measurement will be valid for this trial or back-to-back trials only. If a measurement is necessary, it is the exhibitor s responsibility to have their dog(s) measured prior to running. OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM Agility Ability Club of Illinois Opens 09/08/14 Draw Closes 10/08/14 Final Closing 10/24/14 November 8 [ ] Standard only ($26) [ ] Jumpers only ($26) [ ] STD & JWW ($39) November 9 [ ] Standard only ($26) [ ] Jumpers only ($26) [ ] STD & JWW ($39) DAILY ENTRY FEE: $26.00 for the first entry, $13.00 for the additional entry of the same dog. Mail entries with fees payable to AACI to Beth Elliott, 9N909 Koshare Trail, Elgin, IL, IMPORTANT: Carefully read instructions on reverse side before filling out REGULAR Classes PREFERRED Classes 8" 12" 16" 20" 24" 26" 4" 8" 12" 16" 20" STD NovA NovB Open Exc Master STD NovP OpenP ExcP MasterP JWW NovA NovB Open Exc Master JWW NovP OpenP ExcP MasterP FAST NovA NovB Open Exc Master FAST NovP OpenP ExcP MasterP T2B T2B T2B T2BP NON-REGULAR CLASSES International Sweepstakes [ ] STD [ ] JWW Select: [ ] 14" [ ] 18" [ ] 26" This Dog Needs To Be Measured [ ] YES [ ] NO SEX HEIGHT AT WITHERS BREED VARIETY CALL NAME AKC REGISTERED NAME (Include AKC titles only) Dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners program may be eligible to enter all-breed AKC agility trials at the club s option. These dogs should be listed as All American Dog and must include their AKC number on the entry form and check the AKC No. box. Junior Handlers should enter their Junior Handler number on the front of this form. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, it may be obtained from the American Kennel Club (919) If the Junior Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Junior Handler to the Owner? I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event, and further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed above on this entry form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I (we) agree to conduct myself (ourselves) in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them. AKC REG. NO. (Enter number here) ILP PAL FOREIGN REG. NO. BREEDER SIRE DAM ACTUAL OWNERS DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH (list country) Signature of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry OWNERS ADDRESS NEW ADDRESS Telephone: Address: CITY, STATE, ZIP +4 HANDLER If Junior Handler, please enter number below FEE ENCLOSED In Case of Emergency Name: Phone# Exhibitor or owner MUST sign on the signature line beneath the instructions

6 AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club web site, AGREEMENT I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN ITS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTIONS Handlers may opt to enter in a higher height division for all Regular titling classes, but not in a division lower than their proper height division. Dogs entered in the Preferred classes must compete at the required jump height and may not compete in a jump height division higher or lower than their proper height division. All dogs that have not been officially measured for an Agility Jump Height Card may still compete; however, they must be measured by a Judge of record, an Agility Field Representative or a Volunteer Measuring Official prior to running. If measured by the Judge of record, that measurement will be valid for this trial or back-to-back trials only. If a measurement is necessary, it is the exhibitor s responsibility to have their dog(s) measured prior to running. Dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners program may be eligible to enter all-breed AKC agility trials at the club s option. These dogs should be listed as All American Dog and must include their AKC number on the entry form and check the AKC No. box. Junior Handlers should enter their Junior Handler number on the front of this form. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, it may be obtained from the American Kennel Club (919) If the Junior Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Junior Handler to the Owner? I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event, and further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed above on this entry form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I (we) agree to conduct myself (ourselves) in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them. Signature of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry Telephone: Address: OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM Agility Ability Club of Illinois Opens 09/08/14 Draw Closes 10/08/14 Final Closing 10/24/14 November 8 [ ] Standard only ($26) [ ] Jumpers only ($26) [ ] STD & JWW ($39) November 9 [ ] Standard only ($26) [ ] Jumpers only ($26) [ ] STD & JWW ($39) DAILY ENTRY FEE: $26.00 for the first entry, $13.00 for the additional entry of the same dog. Mail entries with fees payable to AACI to Beth Elliott, 9N909 Koshare Trail, Elgin, IL, IMPORTANT: Carefully read instructions on reverse side before filling out REGULAR Classes PREFERRED Classes 8" 12" 16" 20" 24" 26" 4" 8" 12" 16" 20" STD NovA NovB Open Exc Master STD NovP OpenP ExcP MasterP JWW NovA NovB Open Exc Master JWW NovP OpenP ExcP MasterP FAST NovA NovB Open Exc Master FAST NovP OpenP ExcP MasterP T2B T2B T2B T2BP NON-REGULAR CLASSES International Sweepstakes [ ] STD [ ] JWW Select: [ ] 14" [ ] 18" [ ] 26" This Dog Needs To Be Measured [ ] YES [ ] NO SEX HEIGHT AT WITHERS BREED VARIETY CALL NAME AKC REGISTERED NAME (Include AKC titles only) AKC REG. NO. (Enter number here) ILP PAL FOREIGN REG. NO. BREEDER SIRE DAM ACTUAL OWNERS DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH (list country) OWNERS ADDRESS NEW ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP +4 HANDLER If Junior Handler, please enter number below FEE ENCLOSED In Case of Emergency Name: Phone# Exhibitor or owner MUST sign on the signature line beneath the instructions